Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) More than 100 Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met Thursday to celebrate the Christmas season. Members demonstrated their many talents by decorating the luncheon tables in keeping with the holiday spirit. Prizes were awarded for the best decorated tables.  Entertainment was providedby the Show Choir from Amy Parks Elementary School under the […]

Springer Stallions Robotics Team heads to regional competition

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 15, 2012) The Springer Stallions’ Robotics team took home third place in the First Lego League Robotics Challenge Regional Qualifiers. They also were awarded the coveted Judges Award for All Around Best Team. We look forward to seeing their performance at Regionals in January. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary. To share […]

Chamber names Texas Media Pros as December Business of the Month

(December 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Texas Media Pros (formerly Business Directories of Texas) as Business of the Month for December 2012. Paul and Gina Gray launched Business Directories of Texas in August 2006.  The first directory was distributed in April 2007 in Rockwall and Heath.  Due to the […]

Rockwall Christian Academy Student Council looks to local civic leadership for guidance

(ROCKWALL-December 12, 2012) During its first monthly Community Connections Coffee on December 11,  Student Council officers at Rockwall Christian Academy welcomed leadership from the City of Rowlett. “We wanted to reach out to local leadership and really connect with our community in a more personal way,” said Secondary Principal Tony Rorie. Mayor Todd Gottel, City […]

Med-Tech Construction, Lakepointe volunteers bring Christmas to Mexico

(December 12, 2012) Med-Tech Construction CEO Brian Berry and Operations Manager Dustin Raley helped a team of volunteers and pilots from Lakepointe Church in Rockwall load nearly 3,000 gift boxes onto 10 planes that flew the boxes to needy children in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico. This amazing mission has been taking place for years and is […]

Twelve Days of Christmas wishes for Rowlett Animal Shelter

(ROWLETT-December 12, 2012) Christmas time and winter holidays are the time of year for celebration, holiday parties and special time with our families.  Sadly, for many pets, this is also the time of year that many owners surrender their pets at the local animal shelters. The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals […]

Garland ISD robotics teams qualify for world championships

(GARLAND ISD – December 10, 2012) Garland ISD’s robotics program is going global, with representation at the 2013 VEX Robotics World Championships. More than 600 of the best middle and high school teams from 15 countries will face off next April in California, including two from GISD—both products of Austin Academy for Excellence. Qualifying to […]

Resolve to make a difference: First Presbyterian Rockwall offers many ways to serve

(December 10, 2012) Every January folks around the world sit down with pen and paper to compose their list of New Year’s resolutions. Most lists include things like eating less junk food and exercising more. That’s why gym memberships skyrocket at the first of the year, but by February the facilities are deserted. Why not […]

ADOPTED! Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(December 10, 2012) Breaking news: The investigative staff here at Blue Ribbon News has intercepted a top secret dispatch from the North Pole. “Dear Santa, since I’ve been extra good this year, I’d like a puppy for Christmas. Can you bring one that’s not too small? I’d really like one that everyone in my family […]